Don't Let Restricted Access Limit Your Involvement In Your Child's Life

Family courts sometimes feel the need to restrict a divorced parent's access to their children. This may happen, for example, if you have issues, such as drug addiction or anger management, which endanger the child's wellbeing. However, this doesn't mean you should shirk your parental responsibilities. Here are four ways you can still be in your child's life: Maximize the Use of the Limited Time As long as the court hasn't terminated your parental rights, you will have some (limited) access to the children. [Read More]

What You Must Tell Your Tenant

As a landlord, you are required to disclose information that will let the tenant know whether there is anything particularly dangerous about your property and which will also help your tenant determine whether he or she would like to move into your apartment. Make sure that the legal forms and the lease agreement that you provide the tenant is looked over by a real estate attorney. Do not simply use a template you discovered somewhere because templates are not tailored to the laws of your particular state. [Read More]

FAQs About Adoption Scams

An adoption is a wonderful way to place children with families who will love them. Unfortunately, some people attempt to take advantage of prospective families and use them to obtain gifts and money. If you are considering adoption, here is what you need to know to avoid being scammed. What Is an Adoption Scam? An adoption scam occurs when an individual places a child for adoption and uses the process to garner gifts and money from the prospective parents. [Read More]

The Short Sale: The Importance Of Having A Real Estate Attorney On Your Side

If you are purchasing a home that is available under a short sale, the process for buying your home can get complicated fast. A house that has been approved for a short sale means that the owners owe more for the home than what the home is currently valued at. Although the owners may have accepted your offer, the lender for the sellers has to approve the purchase price as part of the short sale process. [Read More]